Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Well, it is about that time..........

The time when many of you are beginning to think about the 5th annual(or is it the 6th?) MS Crop 4 Hope and I have had numerous emails inquiring about it for this year.

I have made a difficult decision that there will be NO MS Crop 4 Hope in 2010.

Personally, I have been going thru some "stuff" that has kept me preoccupied and unable to devote enough attention to making a crop this year successful. I am not willing to do anything half-way, so I have decided that a hiatus for this calendar year appropriate.

However, do NOT despair cause 2011 is just around the corner and I PROMISE PROMISE PROMISE, that although it will NOT be bigger, it will be BETTER and you will be the very first to know when I have something scheduled.

Think Spring.........

ps-NONE of what is going on with me is health-related. I am still "solid as a rock" as my neuro said at my yearly visit, with my MRI unchanged and you would still NEVER know that I am sick if you didn't know-thank goodness.

It's National MS Awareness Week

Help us to MOVE IT and make a difference

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Benefiting:

OMG 4th Annual MS Crop 4 Hope

The 4th Annual MS Crop 4 Hope will be held at the Historic Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring Florida. http://www.kenlodge.com/Email for registration and sponsor information. Even if you can't attend the crop, you can still place bids on the silent auction items, and purchase raffle tickets. Photos and descriptions of items will be available the beginning of September.

The last 3 Annual Crop 4 Hope events were such HUGE successes that we are moving it to a new location. For many of us, going back to the Kenilworth is like going HOME. Team Durning is currently in the top 5 for our walk ms team and I thank you for making each year both bigger and better.

How You Can Still Help

Classes Offered

Check back to view the amazing classes that will be scheduled for the '08 event.

Photo TilesIn this class you will create four tiles using your own photographs. Once you learn the trick to creating these tiles you will be making them over and over for yourself and to give away as unique gifts.You will need to bring to class 4 Xerox color copies of your photos. You can NOT use copies from table-top printers, you MUST go to a store to get one from an actual Xerox machine. If you include printing on your image, then you need to request that the copy store print IN REVERSE! (Whim So Doodle is very familiar with this kind of printing and offers this service.)Class will include 4 tiles, gel and matte mediums, foam brushes and felt feet for each tile.Class fee: $25Instructor: Stacey Shook, DT Member and Teacher at Whim So Doodle

Our very own, soon to be VERY famous, Miss Amanda will be teaching her very first ever class: click here to view the prototype:http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/fashionista586/IMG_1723.jpg18x24 canvas and the new Ambrosia line by Basic Grey. The cost will be $45 and space is VERY limited. Email Jackie THIS week so that we can order enough supplies.

Chunky UTEE FrameCreate a fun and funky frame using UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) and a Hot Melt Pot. Students will make square tiles using their own patterned paper scraps and a silicone ice cube tray. We will add "creative" rub-ons, Beadz, die cut embellishments and more to our 8x8 frame. This cool technique is easy to reproduce at home and you will love making more tiles that you can use for fashion pins, earrings, necklaces and in many home decor projects. You will be bringing your own papers and ribbon which means your frame will be totally unique and totally YOU! (See sample for paper suggestions...like papers with small patterns, light patterns and appox. 2x2 elements that can be cut from paper like hearts, swirls, etc.)Class includes: 8x8 wooden frame, full jar of UTEE for each student, assorted collage papers, Beadz, die cuts, specialty adhesives, rub-ons and the use of our Melt Art Tools.Students need to bring: basic class supplies plus assorted, coordinating scraps of patterned papers, ribbons to match (about 3 styles), coordinating acrylic paint & foam brush.Optional to bring (only if you already own!): Hot Melt Pot and liner tray, Hot Melt tools, non-stick craft sheet and silicone ice cube trays (Wilton brand).Fee: $35Instructor: Jen Peck, Teacher at Whim So Doodle

Jules will be teaching a class for KNK-price to come soon:Jules Eickmeier will be teaching the Romanza class for KnK at the MSCrop. This class captures the romance of love in an 8x8x4 box with awonderful chipboard book. You will get everything you see plus laceand pearls and paints and Glimmer Mist, tissue papers, inks and,and....well, you get the picture...ah. LOVE!

Gerri-anne, owner of Kit-N-Kaboodles will teach an exclusive class for the MS Crop 4 Hope (info to follow).

CM Unit Leader Carol Cooper will be doing make n takes.

Heritage Class taught by Judy ArnoldJudy Arnold will be teaching a HERITAGE class for all those interested in taking it. PLEASE email me to sign up for any and all classes. Thanks, Jackieps-for this class, Judy will be donating all supplies and class fees back to the NMSS.Sepia photos work best for this class. Fee TBD